Sound the alarms in Barcelona. Lionel Messi is down.
The four-time FIFA Ballon d’Or winner suffered a tear in the ligament of his left knee on Saturday. He’s expected to miss seven to eight weeks. With rehab and a return to match fitness in mind, 2015 has seen the last of the generation’s greatest player at the peak of his powers.
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Naturally, Twitter was in mourning.
Messi has torn a ligament in his left knee and is expected to be out for 7-8 weeks. Sad news for football #mmlove pic.twitter.com/pQju6b9uZF
— Mario Melchiot (@MarioMelchiot) September 26, 2015
"Messi out for 7-8 weeks" Me: pic.twitter.com/9n2rR5EOqU
— Chillgamesh (@chaddodadz) September 26, 2015
It's official. 7 to 8 weeks out. More than anything, I hate the fact that I can't watch Messi play during 2 months
— migeru (@migerucb) September 26, 2015
Kinda mad that Messi tried to play on, and was able to play a few passes and move around, even with torn ligament in knee.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) September 26, 2015
A few weeks ago we booked tickets for Barcelona v BATE on the 4th Nov. Today Messi got injured & is out for 2 months pic.twitter.com/4Ha7BZkulB
— Haroon Patel (@HarooneyP) September 26, 2015
One player not in mourning -- but surely upset to see his counterpart suffer an unfortunate injury -- is Cristiano Ronaldo. The reigning FIFA Ballon d’Or winner had serious ground to make up in the race for 2015's award, having lost the treble to Messi.
His scorching form to start the season -- eight goals in six matches -- served as a reminder: he’s still on par with his rival.
The stage will belong to him for the remainder of the year. If he’s to have any chance to win back votes for his fourth Golden Ball, he must dominate the pitch.
His quest starts Saturday against Malaga.
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